The Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment plans to support 3.5 million heat pumps by 2035 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 5.18 million tons. Priority will be given to areas without city gas supply, social welfare facilities, and facility-based farms.
On the 16th, the Ministry announced the heat pump distribution activation plan at the Industrial Competitiveness Enhancement Ministers’ Meeting held at the Government Complex Sejong. Heat pumps are eco-friendly devices that do not emit carbon dioxide as they do not burn fuel, aiming for the efficiency and decarbonization of the thermal energy industry.
The plan includes expanding support for distribution by sector and stage, providing incentives, improving systems, and strengthening the industrial ecosystem. Support will be provided to areas without city gas, single-family homes with solar panels, social welfare facilities, and the conversion of agricultural heating systems.
To expand the distribution of heat pumps, the development of various types of heat pumps is essential. The Ministry will support the development of large-capacity heat pumps and ultra-high-temperature, large-capacity heat pumps, establish the Heat Pump Industry Association, and support the training of specialized personnel to strengthen industrial competitiveness.